Costco files federal lawsuit challenging Trump's emergency tariff orders on imported goods

Costco is suing the federal government over President Trump's tariffs in hopes of recovering funds the retailer says it was improperly required to pay on imported goods.

Former Brooksville church youth leader charged with 35 counts of child porn possession

A former youth leader is now charged with 35 counts of child porn possession after the Hernando County Sheriff's Office says detectives found more illegal files on the man's phone.

Kristi Noem calls for 'full travel ban' after National Guard shooting

The Homeland Security secretary said the travel ban would target countries allegedly sending "killers" and "leeches" into the United States.

Travel Tuesday: What you should book for 2026

This week brings one of the biggest travel sale events of the year, but industry experts say shoppers need to stay focused and strategic to avoid misleading discounts.

11 arrested in holiday retail theft operation at UTC in Sarasota: SSCO

Eleven people were arrested during a three-day holiday retail theft operation at the University Town Center (UTC) mall in Sarasota.

Deadly St. Pete e-bike crash under investigation

A woman riding an e-bike was hit and killed by a vehicle on Tuesday morning, according to the St. Petersburg Police Department.

Strip club semi-truck murder case set to begin jury trial

The jury trial is set to begin for a man accused of crashing a semi-truck into a group of people outside a Tampa strip club last year. One person was killed, and two others were injured.

GOP Senator seeks to end dual citizenship in U.S.

Sen. Bernie Moreno, who was born in Colombia, introduced a bill that would force Americans with dual citizenship to choose one country over the other.

St. Petersburg looking for contractor to revitalize marina for $148 million

The city of St. Petersburg is poised for a transformative phase, with millions of dollars earmarked for development and new construction projects in prime real estate areas. 

Injuries reported in I-275 crash that caused major delays in Manatee County

Injuries have been reported in an I-275 crash that caused major delays in Manatee County Monday evening, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. 

FDOT alters highway plans in Polk County — advocates worried rare plant habitats remain at risk

The Florida Department of Transportation altered its proposed corridor plans for a tollway in northeastern Polk County; however, plant conservation advocates are still worried it would threaten a rare species' habitat. 

Diver finds lost engagement ring after social media plea

The odds were stacked against a Sarasota woman and her husband, after her engagement ring was lost in the Gulf. 

Pinellas teacher struck by lightning while biking in Peru over Thanksgiving holiday

A Palm Harbor Middle School teacher was critically injured after lightning struck him and his friend while they were mountain biking in Peru over the Thanksgiving holiday.

IMG Academy soccer star to sign with professional team in Mexico

A fifteen-year-old soccer player from Manatee County is going pro. While Victoria Stillman got her start at several different soccer clubs, she says IMG Academy in Bradenton gave her the training she needs to go to the next step.